Starwberry Chocolate Milk

By Harini
Every year I eagerly await strawberry season,though it is a very short one for only 1 1/2 months,I never miss a chance to have them.I don't eat them as such that much,I am more keen on using these berries in my dishes and try out new recipes.The other day I made strawberry milk to go along with vegetable sandwich.While preparing,I thought of adding cocoa powder,as chocolate ans strawberry are made for each other :),and a handful of almonds provided the necessary crunch and viola it was such a tasty drink that left us wanting more.Not really a recipe but I really urge you all to try.
Strawberry chocolate milk recipe
Star ingredients:Strawberries and cocoa
Time:10 minutes
Serves:3

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups chilled milk
10 strawberries,hulled and coarsely chopped
10 Almonds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 teaspoons sugar
Fresh or whipped cream optional.
2 -3 strawberries hulled and chopped fine.Method:
1.Blend all the ingredients except milk and cream to a smooth paste.
2.Next add the milk and blend once.Mix the finely chopped strawberries.
3.Add fresh cream on top and serve cold.
Notes:
1.You can use drinking chocolate powder instead of cocoa,but the chocolate flavor will not be very intense.Reduce the sugar if using drinking chocolate
2.You can even use any semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate instead of powder.Just melt the chocolate till creamy and blend with the other ingredients.This will make the drink very rich and creamy
Starawberry chocolate milk:
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